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The practice of Yoga does not only focus on physical postures to improve the body, but deals with all the aspects of our being and our lives. C.E., Patanjali who is considered the father of Modern Yoga
compiled 195 aphorisms which are called the Yoga Sutra. In the Yoga Sutra, he described the eight aspects of a Yogic Lifestyle and called it the Eight Limbs of Yoga. The limbs are practical guides to a person's personal development to achieve the harmony
of the mind, the body and the spirit which leads to Samadhi or enlightenment.
Dharana or Concentration
Dharana is training the mind to focus without any distraction. To achieve this, you can focus your mind into an object at a time. This can also serve as a preparation for meditation.
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Dhyana or Meditation
Meditation is the practice by which there is constant observation of the mind. It means focusing the mind on one point, stilling the mind in order to perceive the Self. It is an uninterrupted flow of concentration aimed to heighten one's awareness and oneness with the universe. It is also an important tool to achieve mental clarity and Health.
Samadhi or Enlightenment
This is the ultimate goal of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. It is characterized by the state of ecstasy and the feeling that you and the universe are one. It is a state of peace and completion, awareness and compassion with detachment.
The Physical Body
Sanskrit, this is also called the Annamaya kosha, which means “food sheath”. For someone to take proper care of the physical body is not to glorify it, but to bring the body under control of the mind and maximize wellness. This is the part of yoga philosophy of which most people are familiar.
yoga lifestyle is more than just attending a yoga class once a week.
In fact, although yoga asanas is beneficial to the body, not much will be gained from such a small amount of
practice. To truly make progress upon one's spiritual path a daily Sadhana, or spiritual practice, is a m
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daily spiritual practice is only way to bring the fastest results to self-realization, as it allows time daily into which
we can devote ourselves to connecting with spirit and our higherselves.
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